The Second Session of the 14th National People's Congress held a press conference on March 7. Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, answered questions from Chinese and foreign reporters on issues related to "China's foreign policy and external relations."
Wang Yi said that 2023 is a pioneering year for China’s diplomacy, and it is also a year of harvest.
Under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, China’s diplomacy has thoroughly implemented the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Party, taken Chinese actions to promote international solidarity and cooperation, provided Chinese solutions to resolve various crises and challenges, and promoted world peace and development. It has made China's contribution to the cause and opened up a new realm of China's diplomatic theory and practice.
We will become more confident and self-reliant and forge the character of China’s diplomacy.
We should always put the development and revitalization of the country on the basis of our own strength, and hold the future and destiny of the Chinese people in our own hands.
We must firmly pursue an independent foreign policy of peace and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and national dignity.
We will be more open and inclusive and show the broad mind of China's diplomacy.
Consolidate and expand the global partnership network, promote the construction of new international relations, and promote mutual respect and mutual learning among different civilizations.
We should maintain stable relations between major countries, work hand in hand with neighboring countries, and seek revitalization with countries in the Global South.
We will uphold fairness and justice and demonstrate the character of China's diplomacy.
Practice true multilateralism and promote democratization of international relations.
On issues of principle that concern the legitimate rights and interests of the vast number of developing countries and the future and destiny of mankind, we have a clearer stand, shouldering the moral responsibility and anchoring the correct direction of history.
We will promote win-win cooperation and adhere to the pursuit of China's diplomacy.
Firmly follow the right path of unity and cooperation, actively propose more Chinese solutions to solve regional hot spots and global issues, contribute more Chinese wisdom, provide more public goods that are conducive to world peace and development, and continue to provide the world with China's new development New opportunities.
(Produced by Liu Yinghan)
Editor in charge: [Wang Kai]